Quality Local Education
These two graphics tell the story of the unmet demand for local primary and secondary schools in Wyndham. This is not good enough, and I will work hard to continue to advocate for our fair share. After all the future opportunities, our kids get to rely on a good early education.
How our area compares
On average, children in Wyndham's growth areas have half the primary schools than Greater Melbourne. And we're home to some of the most overcrowded schools in Victoria.
We're also about to experience an explosion in the number of children who are secondary school age.
What council was asking for in 2020:
Construction of the following schools needs to be funded and commenced as soon as possible:
- a secondary school in Truganina is needed in 2018 and is overdue
- a primary school in Williams Landing is needed by 2019 (I support a P-12 school)
- a primary school in Point Cook is needed by 2020
- a primary school in Tarneit is needed by 2020 and an additional one in 2023
- a primary school in Truganina is needed by 2022
- a primary school in Werribee’s West is needed by 2023
- a secondary school is needed in Tarneit by 2023
These schools are on top of those announced in the 2018/2019 Victorian Budget.
Our community is already larger than Geelong’s and not enough schools are being built to meet demand. Many children are attending overcrowded campuses with 2000 or more students. Others face long commutes in heavy traffic to attend school in neighbouring municipalities.
Our population is continuing to rise and unless something is done, Wyndham’s families will continue to experience poorer-than-average school access.
For more information on what we’re advocating for go here. You can also visit www.schools4wyndham.org.au
During the 2016-2020 council term, we achieved the following:
✓ Established Schools4Wyndham and ILoveKinder campaign to fight for more schools and kinder funding for families (Williams Landing school and more schools in Point Cook and Truganina)
✓ Adopted Wyndham Learning City Strategy 2018-2023
✓ Wyndham became UNESCO Learning City in 2019
Photo Gallery
2019 Chairing Smart City Portfolio committee meeting
2019 More investment, more local jobs
2019 Supporting Children and Young Family
2019 Truganina Dohertys Creek P-9 College start class
2019 Building Blocks Program is a great community development initiative started by council. Both Walter and myself participated in this great program.
2019 Discuss local community issues with local residents.
2018 Target HQ complete. More jobs, better economy.
2018 Avalon Airport International Terminal completed
2018 Sanctuary Lakes Christmas Carols. Thanks to all the organisers and volunteers.
2018 Sanctuary Lakes Christmas Carols. Thanks to all the organisers and volunteers.
2018 Supporting local community event
2018 Speaking at Wyndham Tech School. I am a strong supporter for better education in the west.
2018 Supporting young entrepreneurs
2018, Wyndham chess tournaments
2018, Truganina East Integrated Learning Centre construction start
